Tag: Minecraft
News Minecraft Legends Arrives This April On Xbox Game Pass, Watch The New Gameplay Trailer
"Get a closer look at the gameplay of Minecraft Legends"
Microsoft kicked off the first ever Xbox Developer Direct event today with a new look at Minecraft Legends, along with announcing a release date of April 18th, 2023 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. If you haven't heard of it, this is a new action strategy game in which you'll...
News Halo & Minecraft Co-Developer SkyBox Labs Has Been Acquired By NetEase Games
Another acquisition sweeps through the industry
As Xbox continues to try and push its mammoth Activision Blizzard deal through the door, a number of smaller scale acquisitions are still going on throughout the gaming industry. Today, January 6th, Chinese company NetEase Games has announced its purchase of Canadian development studio SkyBox Labs...
News Xbox Wants To Treat Call Of Duty Like Minecraft, Explains Phil Spencer
"I'd love to see it on the Switch"
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has once again been discussing the topic of Call of Duty during his recent interview at WSJ Tech Live 2022, explaining that Microsoft's plan for the franchise is to effectively treat it the same way as Minecraft. In the discussion, Spencer stated he'd love to see Call of Duty on Nintendo...
News Xbox Sets Positive Precedent As Minecraft Says 'No' To NFTs
NoFT
Mojang Studios has put forward its stance on NFTs and their place in Minecraft, and it's a positive one for the swath of gamers who are vocal about their disdain for the technology. In short, Mojang has said that NFTs in Minecraft are "generally not something we will support or allow". The developer says that the use of NFTs is not permitted...
Rumour New Minecraft RTS Could Be Revealed At The Xbox Games Showcase 2022
Following 2020's Minecraft Dungeons
The latest rumour doing the rounds before the big Xbox showcase is that another Minecraft spin-off is in development. Ex-Giantbomb host Jeff Gerstmann discussed the title on his first solo podcast, speculating that it could even be revealed at this Sunday's show. Gerstmann appears to have been shown details on...
News Check Out This New Minecraft 'Deep Dark' Themed Xbox Series S
If you want it, you'll have to win one
We've already seen lots of impressive-looking themed Xbox hardware this generation, but Microsoft just keeps on releasing more. The latest one is inspired by Minecraft's 'Deep Dark' update and appears to be based on The Warden enemy. It comes with a matching controller, too. Of course, like a lot of themed /...
News 4J Studios Celebrates 10 Years Of Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
Would you like some Xbox 360 cake?
Although Minecraft started out as a PC game, the original console port was for the Xbox 360. Microsoft went on to acquire Mojang, and well, the rest is history... The team behind the console ports over the years, and the Xbox 360 port, in particular, is the Scottish-based developer, 4J Studios. Apparently,...
Random These Official Xbox PC Key Caps Look Absolutely Awesome
No cap
We're suckers for cool little bits of Xbox merch here at PX, especially when they include some of our favourite Xbox franchises. That means that we absolutely need these Game Pass key caps spotted over on Twitter. YouTuber Stodeh shared these awesome keyboard caps that are all based on Xbox franchises, first and third party. We've got a...
News Minecraft Dungeons' Second Free Seasonal Adventure Is Now Live
It's time to shine in Luminous Night
Minecraft Dungeons has added more and more content over time, and the latest update marks the second seasonal adventure. In Luminous Night a new free adventure awaits. In this second season, you'll explore the tower by night (or rather, "in a whole new light") with floors of mysterious murals, perplexing...
News Ray Tracing Was Accidentally Added To Minecraft On Xbox, Says Mojang
It was early prototype code
Mojang Studios got all of our hopes up when the Minecraft Preview on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S added ray tracing support earlier this week, but unfortunately it's being taken away again due to an unexpected error. The team has revealed that this was prototype code that was never actually supposed to be added to the...
News Minecraft Preview On Xbox Series X|S Adds Ray Tracing Features
Next-gen cubes
Way back in 2019, we first saw Minecraft's ray tracing support announced, albeit for PCs using Nvidia graphics cards. Since then, it's launched in various forms on PC, including an extended beta period. It's looking like that beta version is finally coming to console! The latest version of Minecraft Preview on console updates the...
News Xbox's Phil Spencer Celebrates Minecraft Reaching 1 Trillion Views On YouTube
"This is amazing"
The team at Mojang Studios has been celebrating an incredible milestone today, as Minecraft content has reached an unbelievable 1 trillion views on YouTube — and Xbox's Phil Spencer has even been joining in with the congratulations. Taking to Twitter, Spencer thanked the Minecraft community for their incredible efforts:...
News 'Explore New Worlds' In Minecraft's Free Caves & Cliffs Part 2 Update, Out Now On Xbox
Climb high and dig deep
Minecraft's latest update has arrived today in the form of Caves & Cliffs Part 2, which adds a whole bunch of new features to the game free of charge, following on from the launch of Part 1 back in June of this year. So, what's included? Here's a rundown of some of the most important new features: Explore New...
News Minecraft Fans Complain About The State Of The Game On Xbox
"Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke"
Minecraft has been around on Xbox for years now, but it seems some players aren't happy with how the game has been handled. A rant has skyrocketed to the top of the Xbox Series X Reddit page, claiming "Minecraft on Xbox is such a joke". The reasons include lengthy load times, a lack of Auto HDR and Quick Resume,...
News Two More Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (November 2)
Including this 'Unpacking' puzzle game
It's Game Pass day! We've got two more additions to the service today, with one of them being a brand-new release in the form of puzzle game 'Unpacking', and the other being the Java and Bedrock editions of Minecraft for PC. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Minecraft: Java...
News Mojang Has Revealed The Next Major Update For Minecraft, Coming 2022
Introducing 'The Wild Update'
This weekend Mojang held its annual Minecraft Live event. Although it was completely online that didn't stop the announcements from being just as big as previous years. With this in mind, Mojang revealed the next major update for the survival sandbox crafting game - known as 'The Wild Update'. It will be arriving in...
News Minecraft Java And Bedrock Edition Coming To PC Game Pass Next Month
More bang for your buck!
Minecraft Live 2021 has just kicked off and one of the highlights of the show so far is the announcement Minecraft will be coming to PC Game Pass this November. In fact, it's not just one version of Minecraft you'll be getting, Game Pass on PC will receive both the Bedrock Edition and Java Edition of the game. Here's a...
News Mojang Is Reportedly Working On Two Brand-New Minecraft Games
What could they be?
Minecraft is a global phenomenon, continuing with spin-off entries such as Minecraft Dungeons. That success seems to be something the team at Mojang wants to continue expanding, as "two all-new projects" are reportedly in the works. The information is from Windows Central, which claims reliable sources have alerted them of two...
News Xbox ANZ Shows Off 'NAIDOC Artwork Wrapped Xbox Series X'
The prize for this year's Indigital Minecraft Education challenge
Xbox is known for releasing all sorts of "limited-edition" controller and console designs, and the latest one comes from the land down under, Australia. It's a special "NAIDOC artwork wrapped Xbox Series X" and controller done by Gubbi Gubbi artist Maggie-Jean Douglas, which was this...
News Microsoft Working To Fix Minecraft In South Korea After It Becomes Inaccessible For Under 19s
"We're working on a longer term solution"
An unusual problem occurred with Minecraft last week in South Korea. Players were unable to jump into the game unless they were at least 19 years old, having been informed they would need Xbox Live accounts to continue playing it. The original report comes from The Korea Herald, which revealed the change...
News Minecraft Just Dropped The Best Looking 3D Sonic Game In Years
Gotta go fast!
It was teased earlier this month that Sonic was getting the Minecraft treatment, and now it's randomly dropped today. Spoiler alert: It looks so good! The Sonic the Hedgehog pack is available in the Minecraft store for 1340 credits. More than just a simple reskin, the DLC includes challenges, new zones, and the ability to utilise...
News Part One Of Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs Update Is Out Next Week On Xbox
New creatures, blocks and more...
In April, the team at Mojang made the tough decision to break its anticipated Caves & Cliffs update for Minecraft into two parts to ensure it lived up to expectations. For anyone who has been wondering how development is going, Mojang has now announced the first part will arrive next week across all platforms -...
News Sega Teases Sonic The Hedgehog X Minecraft Collab
So fast, you might have missed it!
Minecraft is teaming up with Sega's blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog for a special 30th-anniversary collaboration. Yes, in case you missed it - during a segment of Sonic Central, Sega teased a number of smaller announcements. One of them was an incredibly brief shot of a So
News Mojang Will Split Minecraft's Next Big Update Into Two Parts
"This was not an easy decision"
Last year, at Minecraft Live, Mojang lifted the lid on its absolutely massive Caves & Cliffs update for its sandbox game. It's considered by the team to be one of the "most ambitious" updates for Minecraft ever, but unfortunately, due to how big it is, and the current state of the world, the team has found it's...
News Minecraft Fans Really Want To See An Xbox Series X Version
"Why isn’t upgrading this game a priority?"
The Xbox Series X has been treated to quite a lot of Xbox One upgrades since its release this past November, but one of the major Xbox owned titles that hasn't been upgraded yet is Minecraft. There's been no word from Mojang Studios on an upgrade for the game (or Minecraft Dungeons) so far, and fans are...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Was Just As Shocked By Minecraft Steve's Smash Bros. Win Screen
"Yeah. Who did that?"
Minecraft Steve's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch has drawn plenty of attention over the past couple of weeks, but not always for the intended reasons! Following his addition, plenty of fans took to social media to point out how inappropriate his victory screen appeared to look, and if you haven't...
News Minecraft Live Promises Announcements And Update News Next Month
"Get ready for our annual celebration of all things Minecraft"
Mojang Studios has announced today that its annual "Minecraft Live" celebration will take place next month on October 3rd, featuring "exciting announcements", update news and more. Little information has been provided on what to expect right now, but it seems likely we'll get more news...
News Become Park Manager In The New Jurassic World Minecraft DLC
Craft and train dinosaurs
Mojang has revealed a brand-new DLC pack for Minecraft today - and it's a big one! With the new Jurassic World DLC, you'll be able to manage the dinosaur resort of your dreams. According to the developer, you'll be able to craft and train dinosaurs, build exhibits, solve problems, and go on expeditions to discover dinosaur...
News The Nether Update Is Now Available For Minecraft On Xbox One
"Brings the heat to an already fiery dimension"
Developer Mojang Studios has announced that Minecraft's new Nether Update is now available for the game across all platforms, including Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. The update introduces new locations, items and mobs such as Piglins and Hoglins, while the addition of Netherite will allow you to create...
News The Nether Update For Minecraft Officially Arrives Next Week
"Get ready to fall into lava. Lots of lava!"
Mojang Studios has confirmed that the Nether Update for Minecraft is officially coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC on June 23, and will bring major changes to the dangerous Nether dimension. There are lots of new and improved features coming to the game as part of the update, including new locations,...
News Pac-Man Teams Up With Minecraft To Celebrate His 40th Anniversary
Waka-waka!
This week, Pac-Man celebrates his 40th anniversary. Yep, he's been around for 40 long years now gobbling up high-scores in arcades all around the world. As part of the celebrations, Bandai Namco has teamed up with the gang at Mojang to release a special themed DLC in Minecraft. This new pack, available now in the Marketplace for 1340...
News 126 Million People Are Now Playing Minecraft Every Month
Are you one of them?
Mojang Studios' Helen Chiang has put out a new article over at Xbox Wire celebrating Minecraft's 11th anniversary, revealing that the game is connecting more players than ever before. Specifically, over 200 million copies of Minecraft have been sold to date, and 126 million people are playing it every month. Chiang also...
News Minecraft Developer Changes Its Name, Teases New Games
Celebrating Minecraft's 11th birthday
The creator of Minecraft has announced that it's changing its name from Mojang to Mojang Studios. The company revealed this in a news post on its website, unveiling a new name, logo and a few exciting teases in honour of Minecraft's 11th birthday. The reason for the change is two-fold - the first is simply to...
News Minecraft First Released For Xbox Eight Years Ago Today
Has it been that long?
It's hard to believe it's been almost a decade since Minecraft first debuted on Xbox! The first version of the game was called Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition and launched digitally on May 9th, 2012 for 1600 Microsoft Points (remember those?). An updated Xbox One version was released two years later in 2014. Minecraft itself...
Video Minecraft Looks Incredible In This Stunning RTX Beta Gameplay
Mesmerising
The Minecraft RTX Beta dropped just a few days ago for PC users with an Nvidia RTX GPU, and fans have already been posting some incredible footage of the game. The video you see above is taken from Digital Foundry, which produced a forty-minute hands-on with the new tech. You'll get a look at how lighting is drastically improved due to...
News Sorry Folks, Minecraft Dungeons Won't Allow You To Fight Alongside Random Players Online
And cross-platform play is coming in a future update
If you had plans to team up with a party of random adventurers when Minecraft Dungeons is released on the Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass service next month, you'll need to find a workaround. The official FAQ over on the Minecraft website reveals it won't include online matchmaking support, and...
News The Minecraft RTX Beta Begins On PC This Week
Features Nvidia DLSS 2.0
A few weeks ago, we were treated to some jaw-dropping Minecraft DirectX Raytracing images and an Xbox Series X demo. Now, Nvidia has announced an RTX Beta is coming to Windows 10 later this week, which will be a free download for all PC users with an Nvidia RTX GPU on April 16th. The beta will feature Nvidia DLSS 2.0, which...
News Mojang Reminds Us It's Not Interested In Developing A Sequel To Minecraft
Would rather explore "other genres" within the same universe
How do you create a follow-up to Minecraft when it's already seemingly limitless? According to its developer Mojang, you simply don't. While the Swedish company has listed various reasons in the past as to why it probably won't have a crack at a sequel, the same topic resurfaced during a...
News Minecraft Dungeons Gets A Release Date, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Not in April though
Minecraft fans, listen up! After originally being announced for April 2020, action-adventure game Minecraft Dungeons is now officially coming out on May 26. The game launches for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC (as well as PS4 and Nintendo Switch) and here's the best part - it's included for free with Xbox Game Pass subscriptions...
News See Footage Of Gears 5 And Minecraft Running On Xbox Series X
Includes a Ray Tracing demo
As part of the Xbox Series X reveal we've been treated to so far today, we've heard various bits of information about updated Gears 5 and Minecraft versions. And now, you can see them in action for yourself in footage provided by YouTube channel This Is at the top of the page. We previously heard about an updated Gears 5...
News Spencer: Microsoft's Buyout of Mojang Won't Affect YouTubers
Build 'em high!
Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer has laid to rest concerns that Microsoft's acquisition of Minecraft developer Mojang will affect people who publish YouTube videos of the game for fun or profit. The concerns quickly came to light once the deal announcement was made, with prominent YouTubers making it clear that they were concerned that...
